PMMC G5

FFG Flensburger Fahrzeugbau Gesellschaft mbH has presented its new armoured multi mission vehicle, currently named under the working title “G5”. The G5 is a tracked 25 tons vehicle, featuring an unrivalled combination of outstanding protection, high performance, huge payload and an inner volume, setting new standards in military markets. Designed for missions worldwide, FFG laid a special focus on the comprehensive multi role capability: The G5 consists of a standardised basic vehicle and different mission modules to be adapted to the vehicle according to each individual mission. These modules can be exchanged very easily, thus giving the customer an enormous flexibility in the deployment of the G5 while reducing costs to an absolute minimum.

THE ADVANTAGES AT A GLANCE

Cost effective solution

Approach for maximum value for money

Cost effective solution with low Life Cycle Costs (LCC)

Mission module management reduces fleet cost

Mission modules easily transportable

Easy extending of mission module variety

Future growth potential

Complete life cycle support-partnership

Maximum crew survivability

Integrated protection from mines and IEDs

Modular ballistic protection

Blast resistant seats and hull design

IED protection against splinter, fragments and explosively formed projectiles (EFP)

Lightweight protection from RPGs

Fire suppression system

Fully integrated NBC and air conditioning

Vehicle capabilities

Highest protection level in its vehicle class

Protected transport for up to 12 soldiers

High situational awareness

Self defense capability with Remote Controlled Weapon Station

Inherent stealth characteristics

Low vehicle noise level

Huge payload and future growth potential

High mobility on road and cross country

Excellent urban terrain mobility due to pivot turn function

Minimised maintenance due to robust design

Easy vehicle service and maintenance

On May 30, 2018, FFG announced the contract with the Norwegian Defense Material Agency (NDMA) for the delivery of the Armored Combat Support Vehicle (ACSV). Under this contract, FFG will supply its PMMC G5 tracked armored platforms in versions of at least an armored personnel carrier, command and medical vehicles, as well as a container truck. Thus, the Norwegian army became the first customer of PMMC G5 armored vehicles. The number of ordered vehicles and other details of the contract are not disclosed.